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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 953.65 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 953.65 and 224.81 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 953.65 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/953.65 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 953.65 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 214,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,385.20/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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